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The demand for electric scooters is increasing rapidly in India. To reduce the rising cost of petrol and daily travel expenses, people are now turning to electric two-wheelers. There are many options available in the market according to different budgets and needs. In such a situation, TVS Orbiter and Hero Vida are two such electric scooters, whose comparison remains a topic of discussion among the customers.

Both the scooters are good options in terms of range and smart features, but they are quite different from each other in terms of battery system, charging facility, price and storage. Let us know which electric scooter can prove to be better according to your needs.

TVS Orbiter battery and range
TVS Orbiter has been primarily designed keeping in mind the daily commuting customers in the city. Different capacity batteries are available in its different variants.

The base variant has a 1.8 kWh battery pack, whose claimed range is around 86 kilometers. Whereas the higher range variant has a 3.1 kWh battery, which claims to last about 158 ​​kilometers.
Although the Orbiter's battery is fixed. That means it cannot be removed from the scooter and charged separately at home or office. Therefore it may be better for those who have charging facilities available in the parking lot.

The specialty of Hero Vida is its removable battery.
The biggest feature of Hero Vida electric scooter is its removable battery. This means that if needed, the battery can be removed from the scooter and charged at home or office.

This feature is especially useful for those who do not have a charging point available in the parking lot. The Vida offers a claimed range of around 92 kms to 187 kms across different models and battery configurations.
Dual battery setup is available in the top variant of Vida VX2 Plus. It has two batteries with a total capacity of 4.4 kWh, which can be a better option for customers traveling long distances.

Who is more affordable in price?
The price of TVS Orbiter varies depending on the variant. Its base model is said to be available at a starting ex-showroom price of around Rs 1 lakh, while the price of the top variant goes up to around Rs 1.19 lakh.

Whereas Hero Vida offers more variants and battery options. The starting price of Vida VX2 Go starts from around Rs 85 thousand, while the price of bigger battery pack and top variant can go up to around Rs 1.50 lakh.
In terms of price, the entry model of Hero Vida can be a better option for budget customers, while TVS Orbiter can be seen as a mid-range option.
Both scooters are smart in features
Many modern features have been provided in TVS Orbiter. It includes features like cruise control, hill hold assist, reverse and parking assist. It can be connected to TVS SmartXConnect through Bluetooth connectivity.
Through this, features like navigation, call and SMS alerts, geo-fencing and anti-theft tracking can be used. The scooter also has 34 liters of underseat storage and USB charging port.
On the other hand, Hero Vida also gets a digital console and a large TFT touchscreen display in select variants. Navigation, call alerts, music controls and other connected features can be accessed through the Vida app.

Apart from this, facilities like geo-fencing, live tracking, remote immobilization and trip analytics are also available.
After all, which electric scooter to buy?
If you have parking facility to charge and want a scooter with good storage and smart features for daily city use, then TVS Orbiter can be a good option.

On the other hand, if you want the convenience of removing the battery and charging it at home or office and are looking for a higher range option, then Hero Vida can prove to be more useful for you.

However, before buying, you must keep in mind your daily commute, charging facility, budget and offers available at local dealerships.